{"id":18801,"date":"2025-09-23T17:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T17:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/?p=18801"},"modified":"2025-09-27T16:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T16:06:28","slug":"big-changes-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/23\/big-changes-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Changes Coming to Morris Library\u2019s Lower Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Hens, big things are happening in Morris Library! In <\/span><strong>Spring 2026<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the lower level will reopen as the <\/span><strong>Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a brand-new space built to support your research, creativity and big ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RDDC will keep some key elements of the former <\/span><strong>Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014video, podcast and poster support\u2014plus offer new services focused on <\/span><strong>data management, visualization and analysis<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re working on a class project, creating content or diving into advanced research, the RDDC will have tools and staff ready to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s in it for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Research Data &amp; Visualization Lab<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 high-powered computers for data analysis and visual projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Upgraded Studios<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 refreshed spaces for podcasts, video, digitization and design work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Poster Printing &amp; Consultations<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 expanded support to help your work look its best.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During the transition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular printing is now on the <\/span><strong>first floor<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Room A<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will upgrade to the Data Analysis and Visualization Lab (opening Spring 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Studios<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will get tech refreshes, including digitization tools and new creative software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The video game collection will move to the first floor, available for checkout at the Help Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment kits will still be available for checkout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower level remains open for collaboration and computer use, even outside service desk hours. Reach out to Daniel Peart at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:dpeart@udel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>dpeart@udel.edu<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Hens, big things are happening in Morris Library! In Spring 2026, the lower level will reopen as the Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC)\u2014a brand-new space built to support your research, creativity and big ideas. 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